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Overview of Belhaven College
Belhaven College is a Christian liberal arts institution located on a 42-acre site in the Mississippi capital of Jackson. Originally founded in 1883, Belhaven is the culmination of three separate institutions which merged over the years but always maintained a strong relationship with the Presbyterian Church. The school has a rich heritage of prominence in higher education and offers eight bachelor's degrees and four master’s degrees in traditional majors and in programs of general studies. Belhaven maintains satellite campuses in Houston, Texas; Memphis, Tennessee; and Orlando, Florida and the school also offers online programs.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
Belhaven College offers eight Bachelor's Degrees, including Bachelor of Arts in 14 disciplines and Bachelor of Science in 13 disciplines. Also offered are four Masters Degrees (Business Administration, Arts in Teaching, Science in Management, and Education) and Associate Degrees. There are also additional programs including pre-professional programs in the ministry, engineering, law, medicine, dentistry, nursing, and medical technology.
Belhaven College Selectivity
Admission to Belhaven College is selective and requires a completed application with a $25 application fee, an essay, ACT or SAT scores, an official high school transcript, and an academic reference.
Belhaven College Faculty Quality
The faculty at Belhaven is comprised of highly qualified and experienced instructors committed to serious academic inquiry, teaching and research from a Christian perspective. Over 80% hold Ph.D.'s or terminal degrees in their fields and student/faculty ratio is about 12 to 1.
Belhaven College Student Body
Belhaven welcomes students of all denominations and backgrounds. Approximately 2,500 students are currently enrolled, with about 60% from out-of-state.
Belhaven College Student Life
Belhaven College encourages a living/learning environment and has five residence halls: three for women and two for men. Full-time freshmen are required to live on campus, except for those who are married, over the age of 21, or those who live off-campus with their parents. Over 50% of traditional students (i.e., not including adult students who commute) live on campus.
Belhaven College
1500 Peachtree St
Jackson, MS 39202
General Phone: (601) 968-5930
Admissions Phone: (601) 968-5940
Financial Aid Phone: (601) 968-5933
http://www.belhaven.edu
Belhaven awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 405 | business management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 78 | education, elementary school teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 25 | bible studies, theology and religious vocations, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 24 | dance, drama |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | history, English, political science, humanities |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Belhaven in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 393 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 167 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 43 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 6 |
In 2005, Belhaven had a total enrollment of 2,596 students (2,528 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 36% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 32% |
| Tennessee | 13% |
| Florida | 8% |
| Alabama | 8% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| Louisiana | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Belhaven offers campus housing for 514 of its 2,528 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 746 | 431 | 58% | 206 | 48% |
| Men | 340 | 201 | 59% | 95 | 47% |
| Women | 356 | 230 | 65% | 111 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 44% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 76% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (601) 968-5940
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,100 |
| Room and board | $ 5,430 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,010 |
Financial Aid:
Belhaven participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 239700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (601) 968-5933
Belhaven has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $48,762 | 3 | $49,183 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $46,857 | 4 | $44,363 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $44,847 | 11 | $39,081 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $46,301 | 20 | $41,336 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 203 | 103 | 306 |
| Football | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| Baseball | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| Basketball | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| Track | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 46 | 79 | 125 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Philosophy
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Belhaven Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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